Guadalupe, Mexico, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - Japan coach 'proud' of tidy fans - as long as cleaners stay in work

NAMPA / AFP

2026-06-19

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Friday he was proud that the country's fans had forged a global reputation for tidying up after themselves at the World Cup -- as long as it does not put cleaners out of work. Footage went viral online after Japan supporters were seen putting their rubbish in blue plastic bags following Sunday's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas. Fans told AFP it was "Japanese culture" to leave any public place cleaner than w......

Restricted content

Sports News

Seattle, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - World Cup scorer Freeman follows NFL father's footsteps

2026-06-20 00:30:19

Houston, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - World Cup warning with Sweden star Isak 'getting stronger and stronger'

2026-06-20 00:30:19

Marseille, France, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - Imperious Dupont guides record-breaking Toulouse to Top 14 final

2026-06-20 00:00:10

Seattle, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - USA defeats Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup last 32

2026-06-19 23:30:27

Seattle, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - USA beat Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

2026-06-19 23:30:27

Halle Westfalen, Germany, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - Zverev sets up Fritz semi at Halle Open

2026-06-19 23:30:27

Los Angeles, United States, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds

2026-06-19 23:30:27

Guadalupe, Mexico, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - Tunisia coach says 'I am no wizard' after World Cup SOS call

2026-06-19 23:30:27

Paris, France, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - RugbyU: French Top 14 results

2026-06-19 23:30:27

Marseille, France, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - Imperious Dupont guides record-breaking Toulouse to Top 14 final

2026-06-19 23:30:27

Latest NAMPA photos

SWAKOPMUND, 19 June 2026 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp addressing youth delegates gathered at the multipurpose centre in Swakopmund for the third National Youth Council of Namibia general assembly which will take place over the weekend and is anticipated to end in an election for the council’s new leadership. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

ACCRA, 18 June 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking at the high-level consultative conference in Accra, Ghana, on the United Nations Resolution on the Transatlantic Slave Trade on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 18 June 2026 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

OMATJETE, 16 June 2026 - Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, during the launch of the Roads Authority’s mobile unit, Natis on Wheels. (Photo by: Chelva) NAMPA

NAMPA

OKAKARARA, 17 June 2026 - The Chief Executive Officer of Okakarara Town Council, Ernst Katjiku speaks on Wednesday evening about his exit from the council before end of this year. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 18 June 2026 - Education officials, school principals, teachers, learners, community leaders and other stakeholders of education attending the Erongo Region Education conference to assess challenges facing the sector. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 17 June 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare pictured with Ovaherero Chief Professor Mutjinde Katjiua during a recent meeting in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA